A classic white kitchen is timeless, but it can be a bit dull. To make it a little more interesting, add hidden details, like these diamond-patterned mesh cabinet inserts.

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Karyn R. Millet

Simple and Sleek Cabinets

If your kitchen is open, airy, and full of natural light, add contrast with a bold color for the cabinets. That way, a deep gray or even black won't feel too dark.

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Courtesy of Kohler

Rose Gold Hardware

Rose gold all day, every day. This feminine alternative to brass is perfect to update a farmhouse kitchen.

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Jonny Valiant

Gray Cabinets

Grays can soften the contrast between black and white. It's also a complement to stainless steel in a kitchen.

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Trevor Tondro

All Black Cabinets

Accent all-black cabinetry with brass countertop and hardware. It'll help warm it up and give it an antique feel.

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Jennifer Hughes

Glass Door Cabinets

To add to an already elegant space, add glass doors to kitchen cabinets. If you're afraid of the mess inside, choose a glass with a pattern to disguise the interior. Problem solved.

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Paul Raeside

Blue Cabinets

A bold color is ideal for a bar area. It's cool and sexy, but won't overpower your entire kitchen.

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Lisa Romerein

White Cabinets

If you've got a rustic kitchen and want to add a modern touch, consider your cabinetry. White cabinets and stainless steel appliances help it feel clean and fresh.

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Paul Raeside

Classic Neutral Cabinets

There's nothing wrong with loving neutrals. The key to keep it from feeling sterile is to layer a few shades. You can paint cabinets in a darker white to contrast bright marble countertops, for example, which adds dimension.

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Maura McEvoy

Shelved Cabinets

For a homey feel, try an island with cabinets and shelving. You can store your kitchen tools in the cabinets, then stack books on the shelves.

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Victoria Pearson

Grooved Cabinets

For a modern Provincial kitchen, try minimalist grooved cabinetry in a soft green. Now all we need is a pain au chocolat to go with it.

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Mikkel Vang

Distressed Cabinets

Distress your cabinets to balance out a bold shade. To achieve this vintage blue, a blackened umber glaze was applied to the cabinets, then painted over with a turquoise glaze. Buffing, stippling, and scraping complete the timeworn look.

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Tara Striano

Stained Pine Cabinets

Pine cabinets work for anything from coastal to rustic to industrial decor. The gray undertones complement steel appliances.

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